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A general training model for the road cyclist

A general training model for the road cyclist The training model presented here is based on the concepts and methods of New Zealand Olympic running coach Arthur Lydiard (1917-2004). With slight modifications, these can be summarized as follows: 1. Performance … Continue reading

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EFFECTS OF AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC TRAINING PROTOCOLS ON 4000M

This is a Thesis which was submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University Department of Kinesiology. http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-11112004-093751/unrestricted/Cheramie_thesis.pdf

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“iMuscle” App (Nova Series)

“iMuscle” app We’ve just got the electronic press kit for the new “imuscle” app. Looks pretty cool and seem to provide a good tracking capability of progress. I’ve posted a few screen layouts as we are still waiting on the program … Continue reading

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Study shows massage reduces inflammation following strenous exercise and promotes growth of new mitochondria

Researchers from Buck Institute for Research on Aging and McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario have published a paper in the (Feb 1st 2012 Ed.) Science Transitional Medicine Journal on the effects of massage on reducing inflammation following strenuous exercise and on new mitochondrial growth. … Continue reading

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The Cyclist’s Training Bible (3rd Edition) Review

Joe Friel has been involved in training and coaching highly successful athletes since the early 1980’s. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and is a USA Triathlon and USA Cycling Certified Coach. He is also a columnist for … Continue reading

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Training an Racing with a Power Meter (2nd Ed) Review

The Authors of this book are Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan PhD. Hunter Allen is an elite cycling coach, former professional cyclist and owner of the Peaks Coaching Group. Andrew Coggan is an exercise physiologist and author of numerous articles … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session for 7th & 8th January 2012

Saturday 7th January Session Session:               LT with Neuromuscular Power Bursts Duration:             150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 3 x 10min (5min reco) Lactate Threshold 100-104 … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session 17th & 18th December

Saturday 17th December  Session Session:                                                           Monthly Test Protocol Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 30 min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 3×1 min  (1 min reco) Fast @ 100+rpm <80 <90 5 min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm <60 … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session 10th & 11th December 2011

  Saturday 1oth December  Session Session:               Endurance with 20 second bursts Duration:             150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 120 – 150min + 10 x 20sec Endurance/Tempo + hard … Continue reading

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Winter Training Session 3rd & 4th December 2011

 Saturday 3rd December Session Session:               Endurance with seated & standing power work   150 – 180 minutes     Time Description %FTP %FTHR Warm-up 15min Easy @ 90 – 110rpm 55-75 70-83 Session 120 – 150min 3min seated 3min stand 3min seated … Continue reading

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